When members struggle to articulate value, engagement plateaus ,retention suffers, and word-of-mouth weakens. The work is happening, the benefits exist, but somewhere between delivery and perception, clarity gets lost. (Source: Association Adviser)
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Relationships, trust, and social networks are increasingly valued as much as financial capital. For associations, this shift changes the game: Members now look to you as conveners, connectors, and trust brokers. Here’s how to embrace this new role. (Source: ASAE)
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No leader needs reminding that decisions rarely happen in isolation. Whether leading a multinational, an association, or an NGO, leaders are constantly faced with conflicting priorities, and must exercise their judgment to navigate their organisations through the unknown. (Source: Boardroom)
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On Monday, November 3, Louisiana joined other Southern states in Greenville, South Carolina, for the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for the American South to announce selections for culinary excellence in the Southern region. (Source: Bossier Press-Tribune)
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The Louisiana Office of Tourism has launched a new Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail that features factories and restaurants that specialize in the state’s favorite condiment. (Source: New Orleans City Business)
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Louisiana was recognized as the top tourism state at the 2025 JRNY America Awards, while its signature city New Orleans earned two awards for American travel. (Source: Shreveport Times)
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Let your fellow LSAE members know what's happening at your association or organization. Share your updates, announcements and celebrations in eResource. Email Crystal Carter at info@lsae.org.
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Check out 2024 LSAE Successes here.
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Join us for LSAE's Holiday Social:
Tuesday, December 2
Embassy Suites Hotel
4914 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA
This event will include an LSAE Board Meeting, a Peer to Peer event and a Social featuring networking and holiday food and drinks.
We hope to see you there!
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LSAE's annual pictorial roster is available in both print and digital formats.
Check it out today to:
• Learn about valuable member benefits
• Find member contact information
• Build relationships with key industry stakeholders
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As things are changing with association landscapes and our meetings, LSAE wants to connect our members as experts and resources through our Speakers Bureau.
Share your expertise. Join the Speakers Bureau to share your knowledge on different subjects and topics.
Share your speaker experiences. Add speakers to the Speakers Bureau that you would like to recommend to LSAE members.
Find an expert. This Bureau will be used to connect LSAE members with other parties seeking industry experts to speak at their events.
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 The Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management.
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Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or your organization has a position to filled with a qualified candidate, the LSAE Career Center is an excellent resource for your group. Post job openings, find potential candidates, search openings and subscribe to new posting notifications.
Visit the LSAE Career Center today!
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The Louisiana Society of Association Executives is THE association for association professionals. In support of our mission and vision, LSAE provides members with many benefits of membership.
As part of your LSAE membership, you receive access to Resource Online, the newsletter you're reading right now; our bi-annual magazine, Resource; and the yearly LSAE pictorial membership roster.
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Our editorial philosophy is focused on helping industry professionals do their jobs more effectively, efficiently and profitably by providing a balance of business- and technical-related content.
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